8. They can be dark and edgy, but have a loving side and fierce family devotion. Over the generations, they network, form corporations, seek redemption, and battle persecution.

9. The community evolves from Creation’s vilest expression toward becoming the noblest. Before the adventure is over, they explore space, colonize Mars, travel in time, and learn their place in God’s plan.

10. Reviewers uniformly praise the series and readers can count on romantic love with a happy ending.